A 39-year-old female underwent surgery to remove an adrenal tumor. To completely remove it, the zona glomerulosa had to be removed. Secretion of which of the following hormones would be expected to decrease?

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The zona glomerulosa is responsible for producing aldosterone, which regulates salt and water balance in the body. Therefore, removal of this area would result in decreased secretion of aldosterone. Cortisol and testosterone are produced in other areas of the adrenal gland and would not be directly affected by the removal of the zona glomerulosa. Epinephrine is produced in the adrenal medulla, which is a separate area of the adrenal gland also not affected by the surgery.

A 39-Year-Old Female Underwent Surgery to Remove an Adrenal Tumor